As most brands, retailers and importers know (or should know), the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued an all encompassing WRO regarding imports from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China that includes cotton and tomatoes. Although we believe this policy is shortsighted and misdirected (more about political posturing than an effective or…… Continue reading Navigating Transparency and Compliance Through Collaboration and Trust Building.
Tag: Sustainability
Statement on the Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s response to the Leather Industry
Article written by Veronica Bates Kassatly Statement on the Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s response to the Leather Industry 20 Oct Written By Veronica Kassatly On 16/10/2020, the trade publication International Leather Maker Magazine (ILM), asked me to provide a statement on the lacklustre response from the SAC, via their blog, to the leather industry’s call for the SAC…… Continue reading Statement on the Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s response to the Leather Industry
By Crispin Argento Happy World Cotton Day (Week) 2020! Over the last six months, I have had the opportunity to interview over two-dozen sustainable cotton growers (“farmers”) or grower representatives from around the world as I geared up to launch a sustainable sourcing platform called Sourcery. Together, these growers produce an estimated 150,000 metric tons… Continue reading Cotton Won’t Ever Be Truly Sustainable Until Farmers Are Paid More
Pakistan Cotton update
Pakistan Major cash crop is on serious threat due to lack of support from government relevant department as well as no favorable price structure turning farmer to move other crops such as Rice, Sugar Cane, Mix Vegetable and Fruits, Pakistan highest cotton output was in 2004 with 11,138 Bales(1000 480Lbs/Bales) which was an increase of…… Continue reading Pakistan Cotton update
Pakistan Cotton
Cotton is integral to the economic development of the country. The nation is largely dependent on the cotton industry and its related textile sector, and the crop has been given a principal status in the country. Cotton is grown as an industrial crop in 15% of the nation’s land during the monsoon months of May…… Continue reading Pakistan Cotton
Hemp & Pakistan Textile Industry
HEMP A positive land mark decision made on 1st September during official meeting in Islamabad that a text allowing the legal production of cannabis for the first time was approved during a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan. Cannabis in Pakistan for recreational use is illegal despite there being a lack of enforcement, although…… Continue reading Hemp & Pakistan Textile Industry
Hemp & Pakistan Textile Industry
HEMP A positive land mark decision made on 1st September during official meeting in Islamabad that a text allowing the legal production of cannabis for the first time was approved during a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan. Cannabis in Pakistan for recreational use is illegal despite there being a lack of enforcement, although…… Continue reading Hemp & Pakistan Textile Industry
COVID-19 Short & Long term impact on Pakistan Textile & Cotton Sector
Recent visit to many cotton growing region where we understand that farmer are switching crop with CORN or RICE, Related to current #COVID-19 crisis I think that grower have taken right decision for switching crop with other more economical for input cost wise and more beneficial in term of out price in local market from…… Continue reading COVID-19 Short & Long term impact on Pakistan Textile & Cotton Sector
ORGANIC OPPORTUNITIES & POTENTIAL YET TO BE UNLOCKED
#17 SIA FOUNDATION PAKISTAN ORGANIC OPPORTUNITIES & POTENTIAL YET TO BE UNLOCKED Pakistan Article provided by Imran Asghar, Head Of Sustainable Raw Materials, SIA Foundation Pakistan BACKGROUND SIA Foundation’s Organic Cotton Cultivation (OCC) program launched in 2017 and is self-financed by founding members. The program is focused on increasing organic cultivation within Pakistan with strict…… Continue reading ORGANIC OPPORTUNITIES & POTENTIAL YET TO BE UNLOCKED
Textile industry on the edge
Textile industry on the edge By Irfan Moeen Khan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to the White House late last month had been the focal point for all the print, electronic and social media. However, unlike meetings held in tenures of previous governments, this one was not about financial aid, fighter jets, weapons or any other…… Continue reading Textile industry on the edge
TextileTribe by Imran 